Jesus follower, Husband, Father, Grandfather, President
@SendNetwork
, Founding Pastor
@HopeChurchLV
, Go Braves, UNLV, Golden Knights, Raiders, & ROLL TIDE!
After reflecting on the week, the biggest issue facing the
#SBC
is NOT unqualified women serving as pastors (and there are a few); the biggest issue is unqualified men serving as pastors (of which there are many more, i.e.-“self-controlled, respectable…gentle, not quarrelsome”)
The size of a church does not determine its significance. The size of the mission determines its significance. And God’s mission for every church is the same...local and global
I’m embarrassed by campaigning being done against
@jdgreear
. JD loves Jesus, His mission & lost people globally. Anyone who hints otherwise lacks integrity. JD modeled Christ-like humility & leadrshp at 2016 SBC for unity’s sake. When did candidates start using campaign websites?
Many white ppl, even myself at times in my past, say they’re tired of talking ab racism. But my relationships w/ppl of color have taught me my brothers/sisters are infinitely more tired of experiencing racism. Until my brothers/sisters stop experiencing we cannot stop talking
In George Floyd’s hometown, right near where he grew up the white community kneeled down in front of the black community asking for forgiveness after years of racism, inequality, police brutality. Afterwards those standing kneeled down as well and everyone united in prayer. 😭🙌🏾
I would greatly appreciate prayers this weekend. Over the past couple of weeks have really sensed spiritual warfare from the enemy. Thankful that “Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world”
#prayer
#fightingthegoodfight
Most “church planting” in America is not really church planting, it’s starting worship services...church planting starts with engaging your city.
#thinkcitynotchurch
We have 2
#SBC
entity leadership positions open. It’s time we move from apologies to action & select minority leadership in at least 1 of these positions. It’s a great time for historic action.
@smithbaptist
should be strongly considered as new President/CEO of SBC Exec Committee
I just ordered a Diet Coke at a restaurant in California and asked for a straw. I was told, “We are straw-free”. I inquired (having never heard that before😳) and she said, “we are trying to save the turtles.” I could ask no more questions w/a straight face.
#welcometoCalifornia
Just finished working through the Committee on Nominations report (). For those who’ve asked:
• 69 Total Nominees.
• 11 women, 58 men.
• 67 Anglo, 1 African-American, 1 Asian-American, 0 Hispanic
It’s always a great Friday when you get to lead someone to Jesus! Met a guy on an airplane a few weeks ago and had breakfast today and at the end we went to my truck and he gave his life to Jesus!
#onmission
So thankful that
@EdLitton
was elected today to be the next president of the SBC! His leadership and influence is so needed in this critical moment!
#SBC21
#greatcommissionbaptists
I’m literally living a dream I’ve had since I was an 8-year-old boy watching the
@Braves
on TBS with Murphy, Horner, Chambliss, Ramirez, Hubbard, Benedict & the rest! I’m at the
#WorldSeries
Game 5 where the Braves can win it all!!! I’m like a kid on Xmas morning!
#BattleATL
We have our issues, but I am still honored to cooperate with the churches of the SBC—the most gospel-centered, mission sending, church planting, Christ sharing, God dependent, revival seeking, prayer driven convention of churches I know of!
#sbc18
#sbcam18
I am thankful for
@plattdavid
and his friendship. His love for Jesus and His mission are an inspiration to countless thousands. His character, integrity, and example are a blessing to my life. I’ll take David’s leadership any day!
One of the great tragedies of the American church is that we've relegated corporate prayer to moments of transition when we move people onto & off of the stage. We don't pray just to pray anymore. May we carve out time in every wknd to pray together.
#pray
Tonight at the World Series I met Yurel. He’ll be 80 on Dec 8th. He was born the day after Pearl Harbor was bombed. He’s got cancer. We talked about Jesus and he assured me he knew Him. We prayed together and I told him all my friends would pray for him. Would you?
#WorldSeries
I also wanted to thank
@kevezell
for the invitation to join the team
@NAMB_SBC
and lead the
@sendnetwork
! He is a leader I would follow anywhere, anytime to advance the cause of Christ! I’m looking forward to co-laboring with him to impact N. America with the gospel!
I know I’m an invited speaker to this year’s
#SBCPastorsConf
but since I’m not on the platform yet I guess I can still have liberty to have an opinion and here it is...I love
@PastorDavidUth
and
@DannyAkin
and believe the
#SBC
is a better tribe because of their leadership
Kristie & I are SO OVERWHELMED by this entire weekend
@hopechurchlv
! The way our faith family honored & celebrated us was more than we could ever deserve! We are humbled that God has allowed us to be a part of something so special for 20 years! We love you and thank you all!
When it comes to church planting, Satan doesn’t care if you just huddle up some believers in another location, but if you start penetrating the lostness of a city by making disciples & multiplying the church, he’s going to pay attention.
#spiritualwarfare
#churchplanting
The annual meeting of the SBC should center & focus only on that which UNITES us—the Gospel of Jesus, the mission of Jesus, & the Word of God. We should not be about platforming that which divides us. Unity does not mean uniformity. It allows for diversity.
#sbc18
#sbcam18
Today’s my first day on the job with
@SendNetwork
, but this church planting family has always been my family. Honored to be part of what God is doing, as we plant churches everywhere for everyone!
#WeAreSendNetwork
Join us in welcoming
@VancePitman
on his first day as the new
#SendNetwork
President. We are excited about the future of missions in North America as we plant churches everywhere for everyone!
#WeAreSendNetwork
Jesus dined with sinners, but He didn’t sin with sinners. Jesus lived in the world, but He didn’t live like the world. This is the Jesus paradox.—Rosaria Butterfield
What a privilege today to get to hang out with and sit under the teaching of
@drtonyevans
. What a fountain of wisdom concerning kingdom leadership! Thank you Dr. Evans for your faithful legacy of leadership!
#wearesendnetwork
#kingdom
I am so thankful God raised up
@drmoore
at the
@ERLC
for this time in SBC life. He is an incredible example of Christlike leadership. He models grace and truth clothed in humility!
#SBC19
The pride of theological elitists calling out the “sins” of others publicly to the laughter of so-called brothers and sisters while not even realizing their own “sin” in their actions/words is astounding
#hypocrisy
To all my friends in the SBC debating the history of women in pulpits, I have 2 words for you: BERTHA SMITH
#enoughsaid
#bethmoorebeforebethmoorewascool
(if you’re too young to know the name of this SBC legend just google it & watch a few vids of her “teaching”) 😉
#imwithBertha
The local church is not the goal. The kingdom of God being expanded in cities & nations is the goal. The church is a temporary tool established by Jesus to introduce ppl to the King, disciple them in kingdom living & send them out for the expansion of the kingdom
#churchplanting
I pray you will join me this weekend as I prepare to preach my last sermon as Senior Pastor of
@HopeChurchLV
! Wow…I almost cried typing that! 🥹😂 I can’t wait to see you either Thursday at 6:30pm or Sunday morning at 8:30 or 10:30! It’s gonna be a special weekend!
#grateful
The mission of Jesus will not be accomplished by seminary trained super-Christians. The mission will be accomplished as we unleash the ordinary followers of Jesus who are empowered by the Holy Spirit to use their job, skill, & passion to engage in God’s mission
📣 I am so excited to introduce Send Network’s NEW Vice President of Planter Development,
@TonyMerida
!
Tony will continue to serve at his church, Imago Dei Church, while helping us raise the bar in equipping church planters for the days ahead. 💪
#WeAreSendNetwork
There are not words to describe how special this weekend was for our family! The past 21 years with
@hopechurchlv
has been the greatest ride of our lives! We love you and thank God for you! The greatest days are ahead!
#Grateful
I love my friend and co-laborer in the West
@RickWarren
and am so thankful for his life and leadership! His encouragement in my life as a planter in the West for over 20 years has meant the world to me.
#sbc22
#sbc2022
Insights from church online:
The only thing worse than preaching to an empty room is having to the watch the streaming of me preach to an empty room...in my living room with my family 😜
#preacherproblems
Kristie & I are taking off for a sabbatical given to us by the wonderful family
@hopechurchlv
after 20 yrs in LV! To go along w/it I’ll be taking a 3 month rest from social media other than a few posts from my team. Took us 3 attempts to get the pic! 😂😂
#peaceout
#sabbatical
Jesus never said “Go plant a church”. Jesus said “Go make disciples”. Churches are born as a byproduct of disciples being made through engaging cities and nations w/the gospel
#kingdom
#churchplanting
I could not be more excited that
@EdLitton
is being nominated to be the next Prez of the SBC! Ed not only brings the wisdom of experience in SBC life, he understands the challenges facing young leaders in today’s world. This is great news for the SBC!
My Dad & Junior Hill were like brothers. I grew up sitting around listening to these 2 giants of the faith talk preaching. These 2 men & Bill Stafford marked my preaching more than any others. Life on earth sure feels less full without Bill & Junior to call for wisdom & advice.
If followers of Jesus were as bold in proclaiming the Gospel—the only message that can change the world—as we were in proclaiming our political opinions we would turn the world upside down.
#radicalredletters
#kingdomcitizen
#gospel
Clarity is not always the same as certainty. God may speak 2u w/clarity but that’s doesn’t mean there won’t be uncertainty. Abraham had clarity of God’s call 2 go w/out certainty about where he was going. Don’t expect certainty. Listen 4 clarity & trust Him w/your uncertainty.
Spiritual maturity doesn’t come from merely engaging the Bible. Otherwise the Pharisees would’ve been the most spiritually mature people of their day. Maturity comes from engaging the God who wrote the Bible. The Bible is simply the tool we use to cultivate intimacy w/God.
This past wknd was a special moment in the life of my family. 22 yrs ago God called us as missionaries to Vegas to join in His kingdom activity. The last step in the missionary task is to pass the baton to indigenous leadership & exit to partnership in the Gospel. 1/3
@kevezell
is one of the greatest gifts God has given the SBC in years. If the SBC has relevance for the next generation & beyond it will be in large part due to his influence & leadership. It is an honor to call him my friend and to follow his leadership.
#SBC19
@NAMB_SBC
It’s possible to “succeed” in Christian work and be a failure at Christian ministry...you have to decide whether you will be a servant or a celebrity, whether you will magnify Christ or promote yourself.—Warren Wiersbe
#onbeingaservantofGod
It’s 2019...we’ve had working electricity for over 100 years...for the love of all that is decent in the world...when will we stop the madness of Daylight Savings Time??? Some politician should run on this platform
#landslide
#daylightsavingstime
If we’re gonna talk about Revelation let’s remember how it ends...the One who made Heaven says, “The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost.”Rev 22:17
WISDOM FOR SOCIAL MEDIA:
Proverbs 13:3
1. Chech your HEART before you START (Eph.4:29-32)
2. PRAY before you POST (1 Thess.5:17)
3. Make sure someone you trust has READ it before you SPREAD it (Prov.12:15)
4. When in DOUBT, DON’T (Prov.17:14)
#wisdom
#socialmedia
#post
Preaching is not an intellectual exercise to INFORM people; preaching is a spiritual exercise to TRANSFORM people. Preachers empowered by the Holy Spirit must call for a response to God’s truth! If there’s no call to respond it’s NOT preaching.
#preaching
#preach
Aren’t you thankful Jesus didn’t preach a gospel that required Simon to become a tax collector or Matthew to become a zealot? His gospel required them both to become part of a new kingdom and give their lives to its advancement!
#kingdom
There is NOT power in prayer. But there is power in the ONE to whom we pray! And today I experienced His power through the prayers of many. I’m grateful to God for His people and the invitation He gives us to pray!
#prayeristhework
“The Kingdom of God is not going to be advanced by our churches becoming filled with men, but by men in our churches becoming filled with God.” - Duncan Campbell
30 years ago today (May 23, 1992) God gave me the greatest gift of my life next to Jesus! Thank you Lord for Kristie! I have no idea where I would be without her!
#anniversary
#30thanniversary
#married
#love
Can I just say that if your tweet requires multiple continuation tweets that this probably isn’t the format for your communication and don’t be offended but I ain’t reading it. This is for tweeting not blogging
#justsayin
#twitter
Such a great time hanging with
@dhati
for a couple of days this week in Vegas! So honored to be passed the baton of leadership for
@sendnetwork
from this amazing brother and friend! So thankful for his influence and voice for the kingdom!!!
#wearesendnetwork
While I was traveling last week a pretty BIG thing happened in our fam! My youngest daughter Faith got engaged. We’ve prayed since she was born for God to bring the right person into her life & He has faithfully answered that prayer w/Loren Hoffman! Our baby is getting MARRIED!
Please join me NOW in praying for the largest Orientation class of church planters in the history of
@sendnetwork
! May God use them to turn the world upside down!
#wearesendnetwork
#kingdom
I don’t think I can put into words all God did at the
@sendnetwork
Vision Summit these past two days!!! I’m so grateful for the privilege to lead this incredible team. Great days ahead! We are a family of churches planting churches everywhere for everyone!
#wearesendnetwork
I’m thankful for the leadership of
@kevezell
@DrPaulChitwood
and
@drmoore
as they serve all Great Commission Baptists to engage locally, globally, and culturally with the Gospel! These men lead with personal integrity and Gospel-centrality in a much needed time in history!
#SBC
Just had the most AMAZING experience! 5 yrs ago I preached in TN & after the svc got to meet this man. I didn’t know at the time but he had stage 4 cancer. After our encounter God moved in his life & he was healed! He has been cancer free for 5 years! Our God IS a miracle worker!
"They're the best thing I ever had": This 13-year-old boy brought his new mom to tears when he told a judge how happy he was to get adopted. His sweet words will melt your heart.
I normally love watching the U.S. Open PGA tourney...but Fox golf coverage is not good and this MAJOR overreaction to the
#Mickelson
moment is annoying. He’s in 65th place. Not a story. For the love of all that is golf...LET IT GO!!!
#usopen
#golf